2019 Ford Figo vs Ford Freestyle: Variants Comparison

The Freestyle is essentially a more rugged-looking Figo facelift, just that it was launched a year before the hatchback

The recently launched 2019 Ford Figo facelift primarily rivals the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 in India. However, if you’re planning to buy the Figo, you will see the Freestyle in Ford dealerships as well. And while it’s more expensive than the Figo, it’s also more rugged looking.

Verdict: The Figo is our pick here because it gets almost all the features that are available in the Freestyle, despite being more affordable. It does miss out on roof rails and keyless entry, but it’s nothing you can’t live without.

Figo Titanium vs Freestyle Trend

Petrol

Diesel

Figo Titanium

Rs 6.39 lakh

Rs 7.19 lakh

Freestyle Trend

Rs 6.33 lakh

Rs 7.13 lakh

Difference

Rs 6,000 (Figo is more expensive)

Rs 6,000 (Figo is more expensive)

Common features (over previous variants):

Exterior: Front fog lamps and turn indicator ORVMs.

Infotainment: Both cars get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and navigation.

Verdict: The Figo continues to be our pick here as well. For a premium of Rs 6,000, it not only gets features like rear power windows and height adjustable driver seat, but also gets feel-good features like push-button start and auto AC. The Figo Titanium will also look more premium compared to the Freestyle Trend, thanks to the 14-inch alloys and body coloured ORVMs.

Verdict: The Figo Titanium Blu is certainly a more attractive package compared to the Freestyle Titanium. It’s more feature rich and safe for the family too as it gets side and curtain airbags. The Freestyle isn’t too far behind in terms of the value it offers either. The additional active safety features like ESP, traction control and hill-launch assist will come in really handy for those who often drive alone or with a front passenger in the ghats or mountains. But since we don’t expect a majority of people to do that, the Figo Titanium Blu is our pick for the masses.